Art in the Time of COVID19: Adult
Little Dancer (Katja Telp)
5.2" x 3.3". Paper, wood, acrylic paint, colored ink, glass beads, thread, resin. 4/1/2020
A couple of months ago I took a resin class, and have been experimenting with epoxy resin since. The result is a series of small embroidered family photographs which I then mount on a wooden panel and encase in resin.
In this case, I chose a blurry picture (the blurriness gives it an atmospheric quality), painted the background, and hand stitched glass beads onto the paper before pouring the resin.
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As an art restorer for gilded/painted wooden sculptures (European religious sculptures, altar pieces etc. from the Gothic to the Baroque Period) I pay close attention to detail in my work. I enjoy experimenting with a wide range of materials and tools and like to combine all sorts of techniques.
I live in El Segundo with my family.
Figgie Smalls aka The Notorious F.I.G. (Megan Weber)
8" x 10". Watercolor. 4/6/2020
Inspired by her Fiddle Leaf Fig at home, along with her love of puns, Megan created this watercolor that shows how life continues to thrive and grow while in quarantine.
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Megan is a watercolor artist from El Segundo who recently started an Instagram and Society6 page for her art during the pandemic. Painting has helped reduce her anxiety, and has provided a medium to bring color and joy to people's feeds! In addition to watercolor, Megan loves baking, creating puns, drinking wine, and spending time with her quaran-team: Andrew (husband) and Otis (their Goldendoodle).
Adventure is Out There! (Megan Weber)
8" x 10". Watercolor. 4/5/2020
Inspired by Megan's favorite Pixar movie, Up, this colorful painting showcases the joy of adventure that awaits us after the pandemic comes to an end!
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Megan is a watercolor artist from El Segundo who recently started an Instagram and Society6 page for her art during the pandemic. Painting has helped reduce her anxiety, and has provided a medium to bring color and joy to people's feeds! In addition to watercolor, Megan loves baking, creating puns, drinking wine, and spending time with her quaran-team: Andrew (husband) and Otis (their Goldendoodle).
Squeeze the Day (Megan Weber)
11" x 15". Watercolor. 4/2/2020
A bright and cheery orange grove accompanied by a motivational pun!
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Megan is a watercolor artist from El Segundo who recently started an Instagram and Society6 page for her art during the pandemic. Painting has helped reduce her anxiety, and has provided a medium to bring color and joy to people's feeds! In addition to watercolor, Megan loves baking, creating puns, drinking wine, and spending time with her quaran-team: Andrew (husband) and Otis (their Goldendoodle).
Teabag portrait - Moroccan Princess (Katja Telp)
2.5" x 2.5". Teabag, Micron marker, colored ink. 4/15/2019
This piece is part of a series of teabag portraits I painted last year. It started with a few test studies and turned into a full blown operation - which teabags have the finest grain, which tea should they be steeped in to prepare for crisp lines, etc. I collected vintage photos of people with interesting faces, including children and old people, to paint onto the teabags. This portrait is the only one that doesn't feature a dried flower.
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As an art restorer for gilded/painted wooden sculptures (European religious sculptures, altar pieces etc. from the Gothic to the Baroque Period) I pay close attention to detail in my work. I enjoy experimenting with a wide range of materials and tools and like to combine all sorts of techniques. I live in El Segundo with my family.
Canina con Quarantine (Genevieve Johnson)
56" x 67". Photograph. 3/29/2020
I stumbled upon Giovanna Garzoni’s “ Canina con biscotti” (1648) while idly scrolling through Instagram. The dog’s face pleased me so much that I decided to spend my time stuck at home recreating the painting with my own dog, Lady Bella, as the subject. All props were found within my house, and the loaf of bread is home-baked.
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I’m a graphic and interaction design student at Santa Monica College. In January, my family adopted a puppy, the new love of my life.
Ripple Effect (Samuel Tannenbaum & Sarah Kott-Tannenbaum)
10" x 12". 3D printed plastic. 4/5/2020
Three dimensional abstract interpretation of the current COVID-19 infection rates in California (as of 4/1/2020). Data from LA Times.
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We are both in Architecture and enjoy making art and objects in our free time.
cat from cat (Di Xu)
13mm x 33mm. Cat hair, acrylic paint. 3/31/2020
This felt sculpture was made during the COVID19 pandemic, when arts and crafts are gaining popularity as socially-distanced people attempt to retain their sanity. The hair used in the sculpture was sourced from a tabby cat. The loss of hair is usually associated with stress and anxiety, but by shedding the hair, reinterpreting it, and reconstructing it to be observed from afar, one can become renewed.
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Di is a painter and a user interaction designer.
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid (Neal Von Flue)
22" x 22". Oil on Paper. 3/2020
My current series is created by working with an AI network that produces pictures as an attempt to emulate human-made images. I fine-tune their creations, then recreate them as closely as possible, using traditional painting methods. I selected this image to work on during our new isolation period because it complements the times. Like the ups and downs that we are experiencing, it can be taken in two ways; as lively, organic and vibrant- but also messy, twisting, and somewhat menacing. It feels like a virus and a host all at once. It describes something unknown and yet familiar- the AI made an image that nurtures as well as frightens.
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Artist, educator, occasional banjo player.
One heart fits all (Karin Trommer)
Digital photograph. 3/2018
Random shot on the occasion of my son's middle school graduation ceremony - a girl had lost the balloon and it made its way into the cloudless blue sky as if to say it's there for everybody.
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Lover of art, design, aesthetic in life and finding the little things that make it count; proud mom of a 16yr old son and deeply attached to ESMoA and its fabulous team.
I’m Gonna Getcha Good! (Avery Chatmon)
4" x 6". Watercolor on watercolor paper. 03/26/2020
This is my attempt at painting a snapshot of the virus from an NPR article. I knew that I wanted to paint it but I haven’t touched watercolors in a long time. When I saw the call for submissions I figured I should take the chance to step out of my comfort zone!
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ESMoA volunteer and lover of arts in all mediums.
Natural Man (Jacquelyn Simons)
Plastic, metal wood. 3/28/2020
--found object. "There's a Story!!--somewhete. Installed eyeglass frames 3' away (in situ).
Hardware in the pole held glasses on. Kismet!!
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I joined Just Draw group 3 yrs ago. LOVE the creative process. Everything can be experienced In a different light of
we "open our eyes, ears, senses!"
In the Balance (Mark Knight)
12" x 16". Digital. 3/25/2020
Since arriving in LA county, SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus, has demonstrated exponential growth. Our families and local businesses now hang in the balance, with individual choices carrying unusual impact. The coronavirus looms large, ever present.
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My photography is inspired by the vibrant textures of our SoCal landscapes and personalities. I'm currently serving my first term on the El Segundo Arts & Culture Committee (ACC) to develop thought-provoking community experiences in our local spaces.
The Ending (Joseph BelBruno)
24" x 24". Aluminum, Vinyl. 3/20/2020.
Site specific installation on Grand Ave.